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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

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Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy Treatment Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is a term used to describe the use of cannabis and its derivatives for therapeutic purposes.

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Why I Started the ASA Challenge: Bringing Funds and Awareness to the Urgent Need for Medical Cannabis Access

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I became passionate about medical cannabis when I saw remarkable results using cannabis in treating my son Zach’s severe refractory epilepsy. He went from sleeping most of every day, barely speaking or comprehending being spoken to, having a life filled with seizures, to being alert, interactive, and seizure free for most of the year.

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Patient Stories: How MMJ is Changing Lives in West Virginia

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Better Sleep: Insomnia and sleep disorders affect many West Virginia residents. MMJ can help patients achieve better sleep patterns and improved overall health. Seizure Control: Patients, especially children with epilepsy, are experiencing fewer and less severe seizures thanks to MMJ treatments.

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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

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MMJ is known for its efficacy in treating various medical issues, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. Seizure Control: For patients with epilepsy and seizure disorders, certain cannabis-based treatments have shown remarkable effectiveness in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures.

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MMJ Access in West Virginia: Everything You Need To Know

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In West Virginia, the journey to MMJ access has been characterized by progress, patient advocacy, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those in need. I had difficulty going out, meeting people, and even sleeping. Emma’s Story of Hope for Epilepsy Emma, a young girl with epilepsy, found relief through MMJ.

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Young Patient with Rare Conditions Experiences the Benefits of Medical Cannabis

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A 4-year-old Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation patient improves seizure control, behaviors and sleep with the company’s medicine. Early in childhood, Carter was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), an uncommon form of childhood epilepsy.

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Working Out High: Is Cannabis Good for Exercise?

The Cannigma

For the past several years, Kennedy has been part of “ NORML Athletics, ” a project started by the legalization advocacy group in 2012, partly in order to “battle the lazy stoner stereotype.”. After long runs and races he says THC/CBD “is crucial to shutting down the mind and body,” allowing him to get to sleep and begin the recovery process.

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